Behind Your Touch (2023)

Hilarious

Yes it is butt touching. Now get over it.

This drama is hilarious. I enjoy it partly because I just shut off my brain, knowing if I want something realistic I will just go to work and buy groceries. There are quite many deaths for a comedy but the mystery is appealing and difficult to guess.
Our main characters are well played; Bong is sweet natured and Detective is bad tempered, opposite attracts. I have seen enough Lee Min Ki playing stoic characters so a rude annoying dude is something different, although his skin is still so glowing and perfect for an overworked detective.
Although the romance is subtle it touches my teenage romance dream: A tsundere and a puppy eyed girl reluctantly work together to solve a mystery. I go gyaa gyaaa internally.

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A type of comedy that may be you cup of tea, or not

There is an infinite amount of misunderstandings, some are interesting, some are annoying and some are funny. Yebun is treated like a pervert even when she isn't and that isn't my thing, and there's no way for her to explain herself so that makes it even more annoying, main couple chemistry looks more like very close buddies from a point of the story on, so the romance didn't satisfy me, Yebun's delinquent friend is by far the best character with the best scenes and even her romance is better, I critisized a lot but it's fun to watch half of the time and you end watching until the end because you have to find out who is the criminal, good to spend time but far from being a veery good Kdrama in my opinion, this is all my particular taste but I know that there are people who like this kind of mistery/comedy/romance. I don't remember the music so I gave high rating.

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I laughed so hard I got a headache

When I saw the synopsis of this drama last year I was convinced that I wouldn't ever watch it, but thankfully the creators and actors had different view and found something in this absurd idea that I couldn't at first. Thanks to them I am now able to appreciate this perfection of a drama with their flawless execution and humor!

Comedy elements seemed so fresh and unexpected to me, I was surprised so many times that I couldn't predict anything anymore, which is always a huge plus in my eyes! I want to take a moment to appreciate the glowing lipstick, going home by a bus stuck in a window frame, the great hair loss (how many legs our poor Gwang Sik had to touch to get such a bald spot? :')), a cute side story of Ye Bun's aunt and Jong Muk with My Liberation Notes references, Ok Hee introduction and her friends with Eonni guy always being on her command, some relatable embarassments of our characters, Mi Ran tragically developed spying abilities and many more.

There was a great balance between comedy and mystery. I liked that before the main serial murders case we had a few smaller ones which were a nice and hilarious introduction.
The plot moved dynamically from light to heavy and the characters were used very cleverly to achieve this. I especially liked the moments of Jang Yeol's cooperation with Ye Bun and Gwang Sik, who along with a few other characters added a lot of uniqueness and originality to the series. A diversity of characters and their potential motives for the crime made it impossible to quickly guess the killer, especially after so many unexpected situations at the beginning. The creators were able to skillfully deceive the viewers (or at least me) until the end.

Lee Min Ki was perfect as always.
But most importantly, I had so much fun watching it that any flaw doesn't matter to me!

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Once again the same plot

"Behind Your Touch" is a comedy that recently landed on Netflix. It tells the story of a veterinarian named Ye Bun, who gains superhuman powers by chance. Everything would sound quite typical if it weren't for the fact that her powers are activated only when she touches someone's buttocks. Yes, our main character must touch everyone to see their memories. Quite a unique power, isn't it?

In the small town where she lives, two men appear. The first one is a Seoul police officer named Jang Yeol, who seems to have a grudge against Ye Bun from the beginning when he accuses her of harassment. The second newcomer is a handsome young man, a rarity in the town, named Sun Woo. For K-pop fans, Sun Woo is played by SU HO from EXO!

If you're familiar with shows like "The Girl Who Sees Smells" or "He Is Psychometric," you'll likely guess that there's also a criminal subplot. Suddenly, a serial killer appears in the small town, and each of the characters begins to suspect each other and their neighbors in the search for the culprit. Honestly, I don't consider this production to be of high quality, especially given that there are previous dramas about superpowers in the police, as mentioned earlier. Therefore, it seems they revisited the same theme but added the buttocks-touching element for humor.

The main characters, Jang Yeol, played by Lee Min Ki (The Beauty Inside), and Ye Bun, portrayed by Han Ji Min (One Spring Night), have an enemies-to-lovers relationship, but don't expect a full-fledged romance. The drama focuses mainly on the criminal aspects, leading to a rather complex storyline. Just when you think you know who the killer is, there's a sudden plot twist that will leave you surprised.

I'm somewhat disappointed that the main character discovered her talent and initially practiced it on animals, but then completely switched to humans. I think even without the criminal plot, the drama would have been much more interesting. I wouldn't lump it together with "He is Psychometric" and similar dramas.

After the drama, you can expect a lot of comedy. I can't even count how many times funny situations occurred or how many times the storyline made me laugh. However, there's one downside to this production: its length. For me, the story could have been told in 12 episodes, and the remaining 4 episodes felt like unnecessary stretching of some plot points. At times, I found myself feeling bored, and if it weren't available in its entirety, I might not have finished watching it.

In summary, it seems that they had an idea for the drama, though not necessarily an original one. After so many years and titles on air, it's difficult to come up with something completely unique. Nevertheless, I expected something better, and I think it ranks lowest among the three titles I mentioned. Additionally, I didn't like how many characters died and how it was portrayed; it felt like I was watching a horror film where only a few people make it out of the town alive. There were surprises and laughs, but is that enough?

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Perfect Balance!

This adorable and lovely series is over and you can read my opinions without fear of spoilers *-*
Well, I wasn't very interested in it prior to to its release, and I was nearly ready to give up on watching it, but happily, as usual, a force pushed me towards watching this series, even if it first disappointed me. I was so disappointed after the first two episodes that I wanted to drop it immediately, but that force was still there? It held my attention and urged, "Just watch two more episodes!" And I'm thankful to this energy since merely episodes 3 and 4 were enough to get me hooked on this show.
For me, this series had a lot of excellent qualities. The first half of it was really amusing and entertaining. During the first eight episodes, I found myself on the edge of my seat and almost falling off laughing.
The second half kept the light humour but focused on crime and the murderer. I liked being perplexed about the murderer, and this series done it wonderfully. It made you suspicious of someone, then proved them innocent, then made you suspicious of them again. Although I must admit that I accurately identified the murderer.
The only dissatisfaction I have with their writing is that they did not place much emphasis on our couple's relationship... I'm pretty upset about this. Seriously, I was on cloud nine when those two were so close. You should have paid more attention to their relationship when they were so cute together. Shame on you.
Forget the writer's mistake, let's talk about our fantastic actors. Han Jimin, who becomes prettier and cuter with each passing year, and what can I say about her exceptional acting and charisma?
Lee Mingi! I'd only seen him in My Liberation Notes, and I believed he portrayed a unique kind of character! In an engaging manner! I adored his performance in these two series; he's a true talent.
Suho ? Despite having less acting experience than the others, he expertly represented the skeptical and gorgeous lad next door; yet, he can always improve. But I feel happy for him because he was successful and shone in this project.
From Ok-hee and Mr. Teacher to the police head and our charming villain, the rest of the cast was all cool and likable. Overall, this was one of my favorite series this year, and I will miss it terribly. I should also mention that it has the potential for a second season, and truthfully, I can watch Ye-bun and jang-yool for many seasons.

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good story but too long execution

overall the story is good and the comedy was really suitable with the drama. I really enjoy the opening credit scene on netflix, it really suits the vibes of this drama. The story was good but the main case too slow explained. I don't really like the kind of story that too long execution, but I like this drama because of the couple. They might not have strong chemistry in romance but their love-hate relationship really fun and enjoyable. I didn't expect that Lee Min-Ki will be suit the character, but turns out he did and he did it well. I like the character of dr. Bong because her innocent role suits well with the detective Moon character. I love them and will rewatch (but not for the long story execution and those plot twists)

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Asinine and monotonous

This drama is a poorly conceived, poorly written, and poorly executed yawn-fest. I do not understand at all how it has so high a rating. The only thing that made it worth watching at all was the supporting cast, in particular Ok-Hui and Deok-Hee: her for being a total boss and every scene where he translates what the locals mean for Jang-Yeol. They were all funny and fresh, a town full of people with different personalities and quirks. It was just that the leads were abysmal. Jang-Yeol was a jerk and a bully, Seon-Woo should have been direct and honest, and Ye-Bong was first an actual idiot that the most unrealistic part of the show is that she could have graduated from university as a veterinarian, and second such a pushover that she let herself be mistreated by friends, family, and total strangers.
The final reveal of the mystery plot and its eventual resolution was anticlimactic, and focused way too much on the uncharismatic leads instead of the rest of the residents of Mujin.

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VERY funny! VERY mysterious and super UNDERRATED!!!!

FIRST OF ALLL, this show heavily reminded me of the most beloved Kdrama, Strong Women Bong Soon, as both dramas had similar elements of: thriller/crime, psychopath, powers/fantasy, COMEDY, revenge, smart ML and dumb FL. The only difference is that BYT isn't really flooded with the stereotypical kdrama romance you'd see but the show is STILL a must-watch!! if you are the type of person who has patience and really loves mystery/thriller with a mixture of comedy and fantasy this show is for you!!

The drama was really good, there were a lot of stupid funny references to the 2521 and my liberation notes and the mixture of the genres was great, along side the characters too!! But if you are the type of person who isnt keen on watching heavy thriller don't worry since this kdrama is quite lighthearted.

The only issue I faced during this drama, was the unnecessary stretch of the final reveal. there was a lot of time wasted in this show and kept double-guessing the characters. the reveal was quite pointless since you'd probably figure out the real psycho on your own not to mention that final reveal and outcome were VERY rushed.

I love Lee Minki!! his acting was amazing in this show and his looks, characteristics, and personality were top notch, his comedic scenes with Yebum (FL) were really funny but also very cute! His character is incredibly smart and funny which keeps the flow of the drama smooth! Bravo Lee Minki!!!

seonwoo (SML, also known as suho from EXO) was a very interesting character... his persona and his whole character were just pure mystery!!!! the only downside to this was that because of the type of character he was. I wasn't able to fully appreciate his character since I'd always get doubtful :((( this was my first time seeing EXO suho act and can't lie he was pretty amazing at it! his chemistry with the FL was super cute and bubbly, ((I was REALLY upset at their tragic end :( my heart goes out for him and his very miserable life))

the FL was a little annoying at times and dumb but I assume thats how the director wanted it to be to add spice! her acting was really good and SUUUPER funny! her funny outbursts in the most unexpected situations were a great charm to the character! her chemistry with the ML and SML was amazing. though people might have expected more romance between her and the ML, i felt that it was very well balanced. the idea of being frenemies (friends/enemies) was a really nice touch, which makes you love the show even more. There was honestly no need to have them to develop romantic feelings otherwise it would've ruined the show!! they were perfect the way they were.

I was always looking forward to the weekends, and now I'll miss it. I enjoyed the kdrama alot and im hoping that this kdrama receives the love and attention it deserves because it's so underrated!!!

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Nice series, with investigation and suspense.

The storyline is led by a duo of 2 excellent leads (FL = Han Ji Min & ML = Lee Min Ki).

PLOT: A Seoul crime cop arrives, following a sanction, in a small “crime-free” town on the coast. There he meets FL, a veterinarian, who, because of a meteorite, sees memories by touching the buttocks. It works for animals, humans too. Shortly after, a suite of crimes begins. The cop and the veterinarian work together to find the culprit.

PROS:
+ Lots of humor, almost parodic (sound animations, dialogues, etc.)
+ Catchy, catchy duo
+ well-executed suspense
+ The action takes place - for once - in a small town, and the lives of the inhabitants is well described (work, relationships, clothing, make-up, etc.)
+ dynamic production, without length

CONS:
- no (or very little) romance.

=> I don't think I'll watch it again, because a thriller loses its flavor when you know who is the culprit, even if I really liked the interactions of the 2 leads.
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Série sympa, avec investigation et suspense.

La story est menée par un duo de 2 excellents leads (FL = Han Ji Min & ML = Lee Min Ki).
PLOT : Un flic de la crim' de Séoul arrive, suite à une sanction., dans une petite ville "sans crime" sur la côte. Il y rencontre la FL, vétérinaire, qui à cause dune météorite, voit les souvenirs en touchant les fesses. Ça marche pour les animaux, les humains aussi. Peu de temps après, commence une série de crimes. Le flic et la vétérinaire tentent ensemble de trouver le coupable.

PROS:
+ Beaucoup d'humour, presque parodique (animations sonores, dialogues, etc.)
+ Duo entrainant, accrocheur
+ suspense bien mené
+ L'action se déroule -pour une fois- dans une petite ville, avec la vie des habitants bien décrite (travail, relations, tenues vestimentaires, make-up, etc.)
+ réalisation dynamique, sans longueur

CONS:
- pas (ou si peu) de romance.

=> je ne pense pas que je le regarderai à nouveau, parce qu'un thriller perd de sa saveur quand on connait le coupable, même si j'ai beaucoup aimé les interactions des 2 leads.

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Crude comedy turned mystery thriller

This is a weird one. You have a comedy in the beginning gradually transition into a murder mystery and thriller towards the end.

A stroke of genius? I don't think so.

You have the FL, an animal vet turned psychic, (reluctantly) sexually assaulting people to solve crimes. The ML is a thug with a badge. He physically assaults the FL a couple of times and blackmails her to solve crimes for him using her psychic abilities. And this is all fine in a bizarro comedy world.

But here you have the characters transition towards more plausible and realistic behavior, creating a weird dissonance with the beginning of the show.

The mystery thriller part is actually pretty decent. I just feel that it would have worked better without the crude comedy.

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